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This Mojitos Recipe is the best pitcher recipe to serve a crowd. If you’re throwing a summer party, you need this mint mojito recipe. Pitcher cocktails are a lifesaver for parties. Start with a mojito simple syrup, add the alcohol, and you’re ready to go!
5-Star Review
“These were to die for and perfect for a big group. Everyone loved these.”
-Anne House
Easy Mojito Recipe For A Crowd
I just love a good mojito. The fresh mint mixed with tangy lime and bubbly carbonated water is such a tasty, crisp combination that instantly cools you down. It’s light, zesty, and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging by the pool, or just enjoying a warm evening on the patio, mojitos are a go-to summer cocktail that always hits the spot. And if you’re a margarita fan like me, you’ll appreciate the same refreshing citrus vibes—just with a minty twist that keeps things interesting.
Mojitos Recipe
Equipment
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves (1 ounce), or use basil, rosemary, or even cilantro
For the Mojitos
- 2 cups white rum (16 ounces), substitute with gold rum or flavored rum or tequila, vodka, or gin
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 6-8 limes), or try lemon or grapefruit
- 2 cups club soda try lime or lemon-lime seltzer or soda
For Garnish
- fresh lime slices
- mint sprigs spearmint, apple mint, or peppermint
Instructions
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the sugar, water, and mint leaves to a simmer. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 more minutes without stirring.1 cup superfine sugar, 1 cup water, ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves
- Pour the simple syrup over a mesh strainer set over a larger bowl.
- Set the simple syrup in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes.
For the Mojitos
- Once the simple syrup has cooled, pour it into a large pitcher and add the rum and lime juice and stir to combine.2 cups white rum, 1 cup fresh lime juice
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
For Serving
- When ready to serve, add the club soda and gently stir.2 cups club soda
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves (if desired).fresh lime slices, mint sprigs
Becky’s Tips
- Muddle a bit of fresh mint in the bottom of the cocktail glasses before serving to give these mojitos an even fresher taste!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How To Make Mojitos Step by Step
Prepare the simple syrup: In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 2/3 cup of fresh mint leaves to a simmer. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 more minutes without stirring.
Strain the syrup: Pour the simple syrup over a mesh strainer set over a larger bowl.
Refrigerate the syrup: Set the simple syrup in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes.
Transfer to a pitcher: Once the simple syrup has cooled, pour it into a large pitcher and add 2 cups of rum and 1 cup fresh lime juice and stir to combine.
Chill again: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
For serving: When ready to serve, add 2 cups of club soda and gently stir.
To serve: Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves. Enjoy!
How to Store
If you want to make this mojito pitcher recipe ahead of time, you can let the pitcher of mojitos sit in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a good stir before serving.
When you’re ready to serve, stir in club soda and pour into glasses of ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and slices of lime, and you’re ready to go!
Serving Suggestions
This mojito recipe pairs perfectly with other traditional Mexican recipes like crispy tortilla chips and chunky salsa or creamy guacamole. With a meal, it’s great alongside everyday baked chicken tacos or these rich and meaty birria tacos.
I have purchased pre-made simple syrup, how much should I use, 1 cup?
About 1.5-1.75 cups. Adjust to taste!
I really enjoyed making and drinking this recipe! I needed to make it ahead of time and needed it virgin. I read some of the comments and just replaced the rum for the same amount of mineral water. It was fantastic, everyone came back for seconds. I loved that you can make a bigger batch by entering how many servings to make. It was a hit. Thank you!
We have used this recipe several times and it is always a huge hit!
I would love to experiment with this recipe and make flavored mojitos such as pineapple. Any suggestions on how to make that work with this recipe?
We recommend either swapping some of the lime juice for pineapple juice or muddling some pineapple in the bottom of the glasses!
Hi there! I know this is a pitcher, but roughly how many does it serve? Looks incredible! Thank you!!
Hi, this recipe serves 6!
These were to die for and perfect for a big group. Everyone loved these. I cut back on the sugar to 3/4 cup instead of a cup
Made a pitcher for a summer family birthday- EVERYONE loved these! Thank you so much.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Bartended a wedding this past weekend. Used this recipe and idea for the Mojitos. Premixed in mason jars. Poured mason jars into pitcher and added club soda. Was an absolute HIT!!!! Easy for me, tasty and ENJOYED by all. Spectacular!!!
Sounds like a great time!
We made 100 of these for a party and followed the adjusted recipe exactly. We premade and mixed everything 3 days before except the club soda, which we added right before serving. They were wonderful. I love the glasses pictured in you recipe and have been unsuccessfully searching for them. Do you have any idea where I can purchases them?
Thanks for sharing your success, Carol! I wish I could remember where I found them, but I cannot!
Target! My mom has them :)
I have been “researching” (tough job, I know) for about 10 years and this one is perfect. I especially love that you can get this prepped several days ahead of your gathering and pull it out a few minutes ahead of guests arriving. The sweetness level isn’t too much, which is usually my complaint with mojito recipes. Yes, there are a lot of ads, but kudos to you for finding a way to share your recipes and make a living!
Happy to hear you’ve finally found “the one”!
It looks so refreshing! Can you double the recipe and put in 2 pitchers?
I don’t see why not!